Articles related to "Urban Garden"
Welcome to the City! - URBAN GARDENING
Introductory Article, explaining the goals of this topic area on Suite101.
urban gardening • urban gardens • introduction
Introductory Article, explaining the goals of this topic area on Suite101.
urban gardening • urban gardens • introduction
A Rooftop Garden
Enjoy your own rooftop garden, even if you live in an apartment building! You can grow vegetables, herbs and flowers on your roof. Helpful suggestions and links, a personal experience with rooftop gardening, and a recipe for Rooftop Sun Tea.
roof garden • rooftop gardening • gardening • herbal tea • urban garden
Enjoy your own rooftop garden, even if you live in an apartment building! You can grow vegetables, herbs and flowers on your roof. Helpful suggestions and links, a personal experience with rooftop gardening, and a recipe for Rooftop Sun Tea.
roof garden • rooftop gardening • gardening • herbal tea • urban garden
Herbs and the Urban Garden
Herbs make a great addition to the urban garden. Not only are they attractive, compact, and easy to grow, but they will also add pizzazz to your cooking!
urban gardening • growing herbs • container gardening • basil • chives
Herbs make a great addition to the urban garden. Not only are they attractive, compact, and easy to grow, but they will also add pizzazz to your cooking!
urban gardening • growing herbs • container gardening • basil • chives
Houseplants You Can Eat
Everyone has heard of bean sprouts, but what about micro Greens? These tiny yet tasty plants are the seedlings of common herbs and vegetables and easy to grow indoors.
houseplants • micro greens • sprouts • vegetables • herbs
Everyone has heard of bean sprouts, but what about micro Greens? These tiny yet tasty plants are the seedlings of common herbs and vegetables and easy to grow indoors.
houseplants • micro greens • sprouts • vegetables • herbs
How to Plant a Victory Garden in Small Spaces
Victory gardens, popularized during World War II, are popular once again due to the sinking economy and rising food prices. Only have limited space for yours? No problem!
victory gardens • houseplants • windowsill gardening • urban gardening • small space gardening
Victory gardens, popularized during World War II, are popular once again due to the sinking economy and rising food prices. Only have limited space for yours? No problem!
victory gardens • houseplants • windowsill gardening • urban gardening • small space gardening
OH, DEER!
A discussion of one of the biggest garden pests -- deer -- and what to do about them.
pest • wildscape • ecology • urban garden • deer problem
A discussion of one of the biggest garden pests -- deer -- and what to do about them.
pest • wildscape • ecology • urban garden • deer problem
Quips and Quotes for The Indoor Gardener
This is a collection of quips and quotes for houseplant lovers. Post them near your desk or garden workspace for instant inspiration and entertainment.
houseplants • indoor gardening • quotes about houseplants • garden writing • sayings about plants
This is a collection of quips and quotes for houseplant lovers. Post them near your desk or garden workspace for instant inspiration and entertainment.
houseplants • indoor gardening • quotes about houseplants • garden writing • sayings about plants
Robert Canterbury's Raised Bed Urban Garden
A city garden that faced a lot of difficulties - and became an oasis.
urban garden • white mulberry tree • gardens • shrubs • garden design
A city garden that faced a lot of difficulties - and became an oasis.
urban garden • white mulberry tree • gardens • shrubs • garden design
The Accidental Gardener
This month is my last article on English Town Gardening and Suite 101. So I look back on my small garden's history and how quite by accident I became a gardener at all.
gardening • gardens • town gardening • city gardening • urban gardening
This month is my last article on English Town Gardening and Suite 101. So I look back on my small garden's history and how quite by accident I became a gardener at all.
gardening • gardens • town gardening • city gardening • urban gardening
The Glory of the Garden
What makes gardening such a popular pastime? It is without doubt the pleasure and satisfaction of growing a variety of plants in the most trying of circumstances. In this article, we glory in the garden of town and city.
gardening • gardens • town gardens • city gardens • urban gardening
What makes gardening such a popular pastime? It is without doubt the pleasure and satisfaction of growing a variety of plants in the most trying of circumstances. In this article, we glory in the garden of town and city.
gardening • gardens • town gardens • city gardens • urban gardening
Urban Greenhouses
From flower gardens to food production, creating impressive urban gardens is becoming a major trend in larger cities.
urban gardening • city gardens • hanging gardens • urban gardening initiative • urban greenhouses
From flower gardens to food production, creating impressive urban gardens is becoming a major trend in larger cities.
urban gardening • city gardens • hanging gardens • urban gardening initiative • urban greenhouses
Garden Gnomes and Anti-Gnomes
Gnomes in history and a present day look at kitsch in the garden
gnomes • elves • fairies • garden ornaments
Gnomes in history and a present day look at kitsch in the garden
gnomes • elves • fairies • garden ornaments
Community Gardening
Community Gardens are a great way for people in the city to have their own plot, as well as join up with a group of gardeners from their area. Find about how to join one, or even start your own, in this article.
community garden • victory garden • plot gardening • urban gardening • community gardens
Community Gardens are a great way for people in the city to have their own plot, as well as join up with a group of gardeners from their area. Find about how to join one, or even start your own, in this article.
community garden • victory garden • plot gardening • urban gardening • community gardens
Community Gardens
A community garden brings people of all ages and descriptions together. There is no "typical" community garden. Each community garden is as unique as each community...
community garden • gardening • community garden type • american community gardening association • gardening association
A community garden brings people of all ages and descriptions together. There is no "typical" community garden. Each community garden is as unique as each community...
community garden • gardening • community garden type • american community gardening association • gardening association
Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden
The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden (Springfield, MA), a tribute to Theodor Seuss Geisel, features interpretations of his well-known and loved characters.
cat the hat seuss • dr seuss • grinch seuss • seuss characters • springfield
The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden (Springfield, MA), a tribute to Theodor Seuss Geisel, features interpretations of his well-known and loved characters.
cat the hat seuss • dr seuss • grinch seuss • seuss characters • springfield
Great Books For Indoor Gardeners
For growing tips, troubleshooting advice, identifying a plant, or fun projects, these books have something for every houseplant lover!
houseplants • houseplant care • books about houseplants • the houseplant expert • houseplant identification
For growing tips, troubleshooting advice, identifying a plant, or fun projects, these books have something for every houseplant lover!
houseplants • houseplant care • books about houseplants • the houseplant expert • houseplant identification
Green Living Tips and Insights
A sampling of some of the useful information you'll find in E's guide to living lightly.
e the environmental magazine • sustainable lumber • petroleum products • animal-based products • genetically modified foods
A sampling of some of the useful information you'll find in E's guide to living lightly.
e the environmental magazine • sustainable lumber • petroleum products • animal-based products • genetically modified foods
Grow a Garden On Your Windowsill
Being an urban gardener doesn't mean you can't have a lush garden. With an accommodating windowsill and the right containers, you can grow a wide variety of plants!
urban gardening • gardening in small spaces • container gardening • indoor gardening • growing herbs indoors
Being an urban gardener doesn't mean you can't have a lush garden. With an accommodating windowsill and the right containers, you can grow a wide variety of plants!
urban gardening • gardening in small spaces • container gardening • indoor gardening • growing herbs indoors
Growing Coleus Collections by Propagation
Plant propagation is an easy way to save coleus plants over winter. Growing coleus indoors, from plant cuttings, builds the garden.
growing coleus collections • plant propagation • rooting plant cuttings • saving coleus plants • coleus by ray rogers
Plant propagation is an easy way to save coleus plants over winter. Growing coleus indoors, from plant cuttings, builds the garden.
growing coleus collections • plant propagation • rooting plant cuttings • saving coleus plants • coleus by ray rogers
How to Grow a Community Garden
Go green and bring your neighborhood along with you by creating your own community garden. Whether you live in the city, country or suburbs, you can grow food!
community garden • grow your own food • ways to go green • plant an urban garden • donate your harvest to a food bank
Go green and bring your neighborhood along with you by creating your own community garden. Whether you live in the city, country or suburbs, you can grow food!
community garden • grow your own food • ways to go green • plant an urban garden • donate your harvest to a food bank
Mid-winter gardening
This article describes a presentation given by Judith Adam during a workshop held at the Civic Garden Centre in Toronto on Sunday, February 28, 1999.
mid winter gardening • gardeners • garden centre • city gardening • landscaping
This article describes a presentation given by Judith Adam during a workshop held at the Civic Garden Centre in Toronto on Sunday, February 28, 1999.
mid winter gardening • gardeners • garden centre • city gardening • landscaping
New Horizons
As we near the end of a truly remarkable summer, I examine my own current garden projects and look forward to other exciting prospects just over the horizon.
gardening • gardens • town gardening • city gardening • town gardens
As we near the end of a truly remarkable summer, I examine my own current garden projects and look forward to other exciting prospects just over the horizon.
gardening • gardens • town gardening • city gardening • town gardens
Spring is in the Air
With winter having a final wild fling, there are signs that the year is now turning. Snowdrops and other heralds of spring warm the heart at this time of year. With the wind whistling around my ears and the rain relentless in its intensity, I go in search of treaures lost and visit a friend with long ears.
gardening • gardens • town gardens • city gardens • spring
With winter having a final wild fling, there are signs that the year is now turning. Snowdrops and other heralds of spring warm the heart at this time of year. With the wind whistling around my ears and the rain relentless in its intensity, I go in search of treaures lost and visit a friend with long ears.
gardening • gardens • town gardens • city gardens • spring
The House on Cherry Street
Tucked away on a tree-lined, riverfront spot in Jacksonville's historic Riverside neighborhood is the House on Cherry Street.
house on cherry street • bed-and-breakfast inns • jacksonville • riverside • victory gardens
Tucked away on a tree-lined, riverfront spot in Jacksonville's historic Riverside neighborhood is the House on Cherry Street.
house on cherry street • bed-and-breakfast inns • jacksonville • riverside • victory gardens
Doing in the aphids - organically
Tips for getting rid of aphids in your garden, on street trees and a few points about beneficial insects in the garden.
aphids • organic control • good bugs • ladybeetle • lacewings
Tips for getting rid of aphids in your garden, on street trees and a few points about beneficial insects in the garden.
aphids • organic control • good bugs • ladybeetle • lacewings
Beacon Hill of Boston MA
Visitors grasp the distinct quality of the Beacon Hill area during walking tours. Stable populations, historic architecture and urban horticulture add up to a community.
boston walking tours • beacon hill walking tours • beacon hill • urban gardens • public spaces
Visitors grasp the distinct quality of the Beacon Hill area during walking tours. Stable populations, historic architecture and urban horticulture add up to a community.
boston walking tours • beacon hill walking tours • beacon hill • urban gardens • public spaces
Beacon Hill Public Garden Spaces
Residents of Beacon Hill's North Slope (Boston, MA) and civic and government groups work to transform derelict spaces and passageways into neighborhood garden spaces.
beacon hill north slope • urban gardens • public open spaces • city gardens • backyard gardens
Residents of Beacon Hill's North Slope (Boston, MA) and civic and government groups work to transform derelict spaces and passageways into neighborhood garden spaces.
beacon hill north slope • urban gardens • public open spaces • city gardens • backyard gardens
Culinary Events Calendar
Stop here for the most exciting culinary events. Updated on rolling basis: this culinary calendar will offer unique experiences for novice or gourmet cooks.
culinary calendar • events • cooking classes • benefits • bbq
Stop here for the most exciting culinary events. Updated on rolling basis: this culinary calendar will offer unique experiences for novice or gourmet cooks.
culinary calendar • events • cooking classes • benefits • bbq
Going Native - Plants for the Rural Garden
The use of native plants can help to integrate a rural garden with the surrounding countryside.
native plants • native flora • country gardens • rural gardens • cottage gardens
The use of native plants can help to integrate a rural garden with the surrounding countryside.
native plants • native flora • country gardens • rural gardens • cottage gardens
Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill (Boston, MA) residents fashion hidden backyard gardens. Garden retreats come into being from small pieces of degraded urban soil and shaded settings.
beacon hill garden club • urban gardens • city gardens • backyard gardens • garden retreats
Beacon Hill (Boston, MA) residents fashion hidden backyard gardens. Garden retreats come into being from small pieces of degraded urban soil and shaded settings.
beacon hill garden club • urban gardens • city gardens • backyard gardens • garden retreats
How to Build Your Own Pet Waste Composter
Eco-friendly poop disposal poses a problem for many pet owners; keeping potential fertilizer out of landfills and put to better use as compost might be the answer.
eco-friendly pet waste disposal • environmentally friendly • pet waste • pet waste composter • composter
Eco-friendly poop disposal poses a problem for many pet owners; keeping potential fertilizer out of landfills and put to better use as compost might be the answer.
eco-friendly pet waste disposal • environmentally friendly • pet waste • pet waste composter • composter
Planning an Evergreen Patio
Make best use of the available space with an evergreen patio. For year round appeal consider such green shrubs as Skimmia, Photinia Red Robin, Pieris and many more.
patio garden • evergreen patio • beautiful patio garden • year round foliage • shrubs
Make best use of the available space with an evergreen patio. For year round appeal consider such green shrubs as Skimmia, Photinia Red Robin, Pieris and many more.
patio garden • evergreen patio • beautiful patio garden • year round foliage • shrubs
Pollution Tolerant Plants
Until we solve many of our current pollution problems some urban gardens will suffer. Here are smog tolerant options for gardens in dirty cities.
pollution tolerant plants • perennials for smog • urban gardens • polluted air • annual plants
Until we solve many of our current pollution problems some urban gardens will suffer. Here are smog tolerant options for gardens in dirty cities.
pollution tolerant plants • perennials for smog • urban gardens • polluted air • annual plants
Potted Gardens and Paradise Found Reviewed
Potted Gardens: A Fresh Approach to Container Gardens and Paradise Found: Gardening In Unlikely Places written by Rebecca Cole, especially for urban gardeners.
potted garden a fresh approach to container garden • paradise found gardening in unlikely places • rebecca cole • garden books • urban gardening
Potted Gardens: A Fresh Approach to Container Gardens and Paradise Found: Gardening In Unlikely Places written by Rebecca Cole, especially for urban gardeners.
potted garden a fresh approach to container garden • paradise found gardening in unlikely places • rebecca cole • garden books • urban gardening
Ready for Spring
If you've got a case of late winter gardener's and forager's blues, here are some projects and harvests to cure what ails you.
garden • gardening • urban gardening • urban homestead • echinacea
If you've got a case of late winter gardener's and forager's blues, here are some projects and harvests to cure what ails you.
garden • gardening • urban gardening • urban homestead • echinacea
Small Space Gardening-Book Review
Small Space Gardening by Melinda Myers explores the challenges of creating a garden using less space. Read a book review outlining this valuable garden reference.
small space gardening • books by melinda myers • garden book reviews • designing small gardens • maintaining gardens
Small Space Gardening by Melinda Myers explores the challenges of creating a garden using less space. Read a book review outlining this valuable garden reference.
small space gardening • books by melinda myers • garden book reviews • designing small gardens • maintaining gardens
Springing into Action
With the snowdrops nearly over and hellebores in full swing, I look at some early spring jobs. These include how to feed the soil and keep it healthy and I also attempt to sort out two major new problems. Whilst Sophie my cat plays amongst the pots in the sunshine.
gardening • gardens • english gardening • city gardening • town gardening
With the snowdrops nearly over and hellebores in full swing, I look at some early spring jobs. These include how to feed the soil and keep it healthy and I also attempt to sort out two major new problems. Whilst Sophie my cat plays amongst the pots in the sunshine.
gardening • gardens • english gardening • city gardening • town gardening
The RHS comes north
The Royal Horticultural Society comes to the north-west of England. With so many town and urban gardeners close by, including myself, this was an event not to miss.
rhs • town gardening • town gardens • garden shows • exhibitions
The Royal Horticultural Society comes to the north-west of England. With so many town and urban gardeners close by, including myself, this was an event not to miss.
rhs • town gardening • town gardens • garden shows • exhibitions
Worms are Eating my Root Vegetables! - Answers
A common gardening question, with answers revealed.
root-eating insects • worms • vegetables • garden pests • larvae
A common gardening question, with answers revealed.
root-eating insects • worms • vegetables • garden pests • larvae
Easy Garden Rainbows - Blue
True blue in the garden - difficult to acheive. Many plants sold as blue are actually purple or violet. This list of plants and instructions for growing lists some truly blue flowers to join part of the Easy Garden Rainbows series of articles
blue flowers • garden rainbows • blue perennials
True blue in the garden - difficult to acheive. Many plants sold as blue are actually purple or violet. This list of plants and instructions for growing lists some truly blue flowers to join part of the Easy Garden Rainbows series of articles
blue flowers • garden rainbows • blue perennials
The Fascinating World of Polygonaceae
There are many polygonums that can be grown in the garden. This article includes information on Fallopia, Eriogonum, Rhubarb and Persicarias, and perhaps, the plant you are searching for information on today...
persicaria • rhubarb • rheum • polygonum • fallopia
There are many polygonums that can be grown in the garden. This article includes information on Fallopia, Eriogonum, Rhubarb and Persicarias, and perhaps, the plant you are searching for information on today...
persicaria • rhubarb • rheum • polygonum • fallopia
Choose From Many Types of Coleus
Choose the type of coleus that will thrive in part shade or part sun. Whether called Solenostemon or coleus, these plants grow easily indoors or outside in gardens.
types of coleus for sun • types of coleus for shade • low maintenance plants • what are coleus • black dragon coleus
Choose the type of coleus that will thrive in part shade or part sun. Whether called Solenostemon or coleus, these plants grow easily indoors or outside in gardens.
types of coleus for sun • types of coleus for shade • low maintenance plants • what are coleus • black dragon coleus
Coleus by Ray Rogers (Book Review)
Coleus: Rainbow Foliage For Containers and Gardens by Ray Rogers, expert plantsman and garden writer, is a comprehensive book about coleus plants.
coleus rainbow foliage for containers and gardens • books by plantsman ray rogers • books about coleus • growing coleus • coleus propagation
Coleus: Rainbow Foliage For Containers and Gardens by Ray Rogers, expert plantsman and garden writer, is a comprehensive book about coleus plants.
coleus rainbow foliage for containers and gardens • books by plantsman ray rogers • books about coleus • growing coleus • coleus propagation
Montreal: Big Ideas, Small Gardens
Reclaimed industrial land is recycled to prove that small urban gardens can be exciting and innovative outdoor living spaces, even in Canada's cold northern climate.
montreal • big ideas • small gardens • flora exhibition • showcase
Reclaimed industrial land is recycled to prove that small urban gardens can be exciting and innovative outdoor living spaces, even in Canada's cold northern climate.
montreal • big ideas • small gardens • flora exhibition • showcase
Umbelliferae in the Garden
A listing of my favourite umbellifers, and an explanation of why they are so important in any garden
umbel • goutweed • angelica • masterwort • astrantia
A listing of my favourite umbellifers, and an explanation of why they are so important in any garden
umbel • goutweed • angelica • masterwort • astrantia
Easy Garden Rainbows - Orange
A top ten list of easy to grow orange-flowered plants, and reasons why orange is such a hot colour in the garden.
geum • borisii • mimulus • monkey flower • calendula
A top ten list of easy to grow orange-flowered plants, and reasons why orange is such a hot colour in the garden.
geum • borisii • mimulus • monkey flower • calendula
Indoor Seeding - beginner style!
How to start seeds, the benefits of starting early, and lots of links to more seed information and lovely seed companies on the web.
growing from seed • seed • starting seeds • indoors • greenhouse
How to start seeds, the benefits of starting early, and lots of links to more seed information and lovely seed companies on the web.
growing from seed • seed • starting seeds • indoors • greenhouse
Sambucus - Elderberries for the Garden
Elderberries in cultivation have come a long way in the last 10 years, even though they've been around just about forever. Come look at some of the fine, new cultivars, read about how to grow them, or ask a question or two about anything you fancy.
elder • elderberry • elderberries • sambucus • nigra
Elderberries in cultivation have come a long way in the last 10 years, even though they've been around just about forever. Come look at some of the fine, new cultivars, read about how to grow them, or ask a question or two about anything you fancy.
elder • elderberry • elderberries • sambucus • nigra
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